The 2013 Human Development Report focuses on the Rise of the South

  Colombo, April 2, 2013. The Human Development Report 2013 (HDR 2013) published by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) was launched in Sri Lanka as a collaborative effort of UNDP Sri Lanka and the

Violence against Women: Turning Outrage into Action

By Ban Ki-moon 08-03-2013 As we commemorate International Women’s Day, we must look back on a year of shocking crimes of violence against women and girls and ask ourselves how to usher in a better

Special Events

The UN in Sri Lanka marks the 67th UN Day

With the deadline for achieving the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) fast approaching, in marking the 67th United Nations Day this year, the UN Secretary General, Ban Ki-moon highlighted the need to prepare a bold and

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The United Nations in Sri Lanka

The United Nations in Sri Lanka works together with the Government and other development and humanitarian partners, to address social, economic, humanitarian and cultural challenges
so that all Sri Lankans can enjoy better living conditions.

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